Near Death Experience Changes Local Woman’s Life

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(KPLR) - One in three women have cardiovascular disease. One in three and there are still people who believe only men have heart attacks or heart disease. Ellen Abramson was one of those people until she experienced cardiac arrest herself three years ago.

Since Ellen’s cardiac arrest, she has become a tireless crusader on being heart healthy. On Thursday, June 21st, she will be at the Schafly public library branch on 225 North Euclid at 7:00 for a book signing and discussion on your heart.